Harvest Pesto Recipe - Cooking Index
Pesto is a long-time favorite with pasta, but you'll be delighted at this pesto's pairing with summer's grilled seafood.
Type: Fish3/4 cup | 30g / 1.1oz | Fresh basil leaves - (packed) |
1/4 cup | 10g / 0.4oz | Parsley leaves - (packed) |
1/4 cup | 10g / 0.4oz | Spinach leaves - (packed) |
1/2 tablespoon | 7.5ml | Assorted fresh herbs, such as |
Marjoram, oregano, tarragon or thyme | ||
3 | Garlic cloves - minced or pressed | |
3/4 cup | 109g / 3.8oz | Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup | 118ml | Pine nuts - (2 oz) - lightly toasted |
(or a mixture of pine nuts and walnuts) | ||
1/2 cup | 118ml | Olive oil |
Salt - to taste | ||
1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Dried red pepper flakes |
Coarsely chop the basil, parsley, spinach and herbs. Put them in a food processor with the remaining ingredients and pulse on and off until the mixture is finely chopped and well combined.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week, or freeze for up to 6 months.
This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups.
Source:
Simply Seafood (recipe archive) at http://www.simplyseafood.com
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